“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” (Romans 15:4)
Do you ever wonder why the Bible includes some of its contents? There are many stories that have an excellent meaning for us. Even an obscure text about a man named “Jabez” who prayed and His prayer was answered, gives the rest of us “nobodies” confidence in prayer.
The story of Joseph’s mistreatment by his older brothers verifies the truth of Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good, to them who love God to them who are called according to his purpose.”
The apostle John, who wrote the Gospel bearing his name, said, “But these (miracles) are written , that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name.” (John 20:31)
Read the Bible through. Read it over and over again. Don’t dismiss any of it as unimportant. Memorize it. Study it. Meditate upon it. You will be richer for having done so.
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